Jobs at EvolveMKD (Now Hiring) — 2 open

ABOUT THE ROLE

EvolveMKD is seeking a dynamic, highly organized, and people-first Senior Talent & People Partner to join our People team. This is a unique, dual-function role spanning Talent Acquisition and People Operations — serving as our recruiting engine while partnering closely with the Director, People to execute programs and initiatives across the agency.

The ideal candidate brings deep experience in full-cycle recruiting alongside a genuine passion for people, culture, and employee experience. They are a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment, manages competing priorities with ease, and brings a high level of ownership to everything they do. This role reports to the Director, People.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

EvolveMKD was founded in 2014 by Megan Driscoll as a 100% independent, female-owned agency with a clear mission: to build something intentional, inclusive, and built to last. Twelve years later, that mission has evolved. What began as a PR and digital marketing agency has grown into a Brand Relations agency, exclusively dedicated to helping clients in healthcare, aesthetics, and biotech build and protect the relationships that matter most — the practitioners who recommend a brand, the consumers who champion it, and the media who keep coming back.

We thrive from our restless discontent, constantly looking to elevate our work and our skill set. We're building out a team of high performers with an uncommon level of modesty. Because no one is above the work. From every level, anyone can and does jump in. You'll never hear us say "That's not my job." We live and die off our credo, Be Kind, Don't Suck. We're proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work for the ninth year in a row.

EvolveMKD is based in Manhattan and operates on a hybrid schedule (in-office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday). Relocation assistance is not provided.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Talent Acquisition

• Serve as EvolveMKD's recruiter for all levels and roles, proactively sourcing and engaging passive talent
• Lead full-cycle recruiting from sourcing and job posting through offer acceptance
• Partner with hiring managers to write and refine job descriptions that attract top talent
• Collaborate with senior leadership and hiring managers on candidate selection and interview process design
• Develop and execute creative recruitment strategies to attract top talent, including networking events and university partnerships for early-career hiring
• Stay informed on talent market trends to support ongoing pipeline development
• Cultivate high-quality talent pipelines through strong candidate relationships and comprehensive evaluations
• Conduct all initial interview screens, assessing alignment with core values, soft skills, and role requirements
• Deliver a high-touch candidate experience across all roles and stages, serving as the welcoming face of EvolveMKD
• Own day-to-day recruiting operations: scheduling, interview coordination, and candidate communication
• Track pipeline activity, hiring performance, and recruitment data
• Extend and negotiate offers in partnership with the Director, People

Onboarding & Offboarding

• Own the end-to-end onboarding experience, ensuring every new hire feels genuinely welcomed, oriented, and set up for success from Day 1 through the first 90 days — including 30/60/90 check-ins, development milestones, and program communications
• Lead development of onboarding schedules in partnership with hiring managers
• Coordinate with the Office Manager on desk setup and equipment procurement ahead of each start date
• Facilitate all new hire onboarding touchpoints
• Manage the return of EvolveMKD equipment for departing employees, including generating FedEx shipping labels and monitoring the return of all company property

People Operations

• Support performance management administration in BambooHR and Lattice
• Manage employee relations and PTO requests for entry and mid-level staff, escalating to the Director, People as appropriate
• Support operational initiatives and special projects as directed by the Director, People

Culture Programming

• Plan and execute all culture programming events, Quarterly Days of Service, and the small moments in between that keep employees engaged
• Manage the Team Entertainment and Social Budget

Employer Branding

• Manage the agency award tracker and submit all award entries on behalf of the agency
• Project manage all agency and client award submissions in partnership with internal teams and external partners, ensuring all deadlines are met

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5–7 years of experience in talent acquisition required; agency experience preferred
• Established track record of managing full-cycle recruiting across multiple levels and functions
• Highly proficient in applicant tracking systems, LinkedIn, and creative sourcing tools and tactics
• Strong understanding of recruiting and interview best practices, with the ability to coach and educate hiring managers on effective interview models
• Genuine passion for people, culture, and building inclusive workplaces; DEI programming and culture experience a plus
• Proficiency in BambooHR, Lattice, or similar HRIS and performance management platforms
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; comfortable engaging at all levels, including senior leadership

ANNUAL BASE SALARY RANGE: $100,000 – $120,000; Compensation and title will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position.

BENEFITS INCLUDE

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Performance-based spot bonus program
• Generous contribution to healthcare, dental, and vision plans
• 401K with company match and profit-sharing opportunities
• Shareholder program eligibility at 3+ years of tenure
• Flexible PTO, Summer Fridays, and generous company holiday schedule
• Summer WFH Program
• Commuter benefits + FSA
• Cell phone reimbursement
• $1,000 annual medical & wellness reimbursement
• $20,000 family planning & life event benefit (covers family planning, gender-affirming care, and pet adoption)
• Paid reproductive loss leave
• Paid parental leave
• Paid caregiver leave
• Learning and development opportunities
• Paid volunteer days

EvolveMKD is an equal opportunity employer. Be Kind, Don't Suck.

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